Tapes I recorded in the second half of the 1970s (on the deck shown below -- a decent deck, tho' far from a great one), which have been generally stored -- shall we say -- capriciously, still sound fine.
Media used were mostly TDK SA and Maxell UDXLII. Good tapes.
I haven't done too much recording on old tape, though. Not cassette, at any rate.
all the best,
mrh
